Michael Skinner (1941-1998) was a close-up magician that grew up in Rochester, New York and studied under Eddie Fechter from Buffalo.[1] He later moved to Hollywood and spent eight years at the Magic Castle studying with the Professor, Dai Vernon.

Skinner contributed to many magazines, including Genii. There was also a manuscript he wrote, titled Ten for Ten, which never materialized from would-be publisher Jeff Busby, who had the completed manuscript for about 25 years. It was to consist of 10 tricks for a cost of 10 dollars.[4][5]